INTRODUCTION Current research is concerned with discovering better scaffolds for use in regenerative endodontic treatment. This study aimed to clinically and radiographically evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) used as a scaffold in regenerative endodontic treatment and compare it with that of a conventional blood clot (BC) scaffold. METHODS A total of 20 necrotic, single-root...

Introduction One of the most important factors for successful endodontic therapy is root canal cleaning. The difficulty involved in eliminating microorganisms, as well as their residual presence, warrants the use of root canal dressings after bio-mechanical preparation. Aim The aim of the study was to compare the diffusion ability between nonalcoholic calcium hydroxide-propolis paste, calcium...

BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) remains an important cause of gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease worldwide. Treatment of H. pylori infection is one of the effective ways to prevent gastric cancer. However, standard triple therapy for H. pylori eradication is no longer effective in many countries, including Thailand. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of adding bism...

Objective: To determine increase in root(s) length and thickness and closure of apical foramen in patients undergoing revascularization of immature, permanent, necrotic teeth Material and Methods: This study was conducted at outpatient department of Operative Dentistry, Pakistan institute of medical sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, from 22 January 2011 to 22 January 2013. All the patients were asses...

Objective This study was performed to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes of a revascularization procedure in immature teeth with apical periodontitis using platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The PRP protocol and conventional revascularization protocol, which used a blood clot as the scaffold, were compared. Methods Thirty non-vital immature permanent teeth were randomly categorized into two...

Background and Aim: To evaluate the pH and calcium ion (Ca2+) release of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) powder mixed with 3 different vehicles and one Ca(OH)2-based commercial paste. Materials and Methods: Forty-five polyethylene tubes with simulated root canals were used and divided into four groups (n=10); Group 1: Ca(OH)2 based-paste (SURE-Paste), Group 2: Ca(OH)2 powder mixed with articainHCl+...

Objective: Standard triple therapy for H. pylori eradication is no longer effective in many countries including Thailand. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of adding bismuth and probiotic supplement to standard triple therapy for H. pylori eradication in Thai patients. Method: This prospective single-center study was conducted in Thailand. H pylori infected gastritis patients wer...